ESTIMATOR
Title: Estimator
Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for gathering data required in preparing detailed budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages to ensure profitability. The Estimator will also establish a bidders list, solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, and review project plans and specifications for constructability and value added design.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the bid requirements within the established deadlines for hard bid, competitive bid, conceptual, schematic, design development and Guaranteed Maximum Price estimates.
- Develop comprehensive, accurate and competitive, detailed conceptual estimates and budgets.
- Review and analyze all bid documents and the project site. Schedule job site walkthroughs with key subcontractors/vendors, and clients, as required.
- Create RFIs and submit to the development team; manage RFI process and submit to bidding subcontractors/vendors as needed.
- Communicate with the design team as necessary during the preconstruction process.
- Prepare detailed estimates (e.g., initial, schematic design, design development, and construction documents) including creating quantity takeoffs, applying project-specific unit pricing, and value added design options.
- Prequalify bidders, based on scope of work. Develop a list of qualified bidders to ensure the right subcontractor/vendor receives the Invitation to Bid (ITB) document(s).
- Perform constructability analyses, prepare a detailed scope clarification document and cost breakdown. Manage and update scope clarification document real time preconstruction phase. Provide cost modeling and value design input.
- Coordinate schedule and general condition requirements with the project team.
- Work with Preconstruction/Estimating team on developing the client proposal.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings as necessary.
- Assist with subcontractor awards as required.
- Review and present budget and bid package to project team.
Leadership Competencies:
- Kind, Courteous, and Respectful
- Collaboration
- Coordination
- Communication
- Results Oriented
- Team Player
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Preconstruction/estimating experience is required, prior project management and field experience is a plus.
- Ability to estimate large, complex projects ranging from $20-50m in representative markets.
- Conceptual estimating and budgeting, estimating software, negotiated and competitive processes, scheduling and value engineering.
- Knowledge of the subcontractor community and sub-market pricing.
- College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Engineering degree a plus